Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. 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Technicians are to perform daily technical machine checks. Must inspect fabric, looking at doff head and rolling out on doff table as required by specific styles. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <ul style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-bottom:1.0 E-4pt"> <li style="margin:3.0pt 0.0in 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Regular and predictable attendance</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on assigned knit machines in compliance with the PM schedule</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Assist in troubleshooting and repair of machines in production as needed</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Perform style changes as assigned by Planning Department</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Perform machine oiling as required</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Perform maintenance as required, such as reneedle, flush, and various machine repairs</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Change the mechanical setting of a Knitting machine to produce fabric as needed for specific customer orders</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Develop machine specifications to deliver desired products based on development guidelines and input from internal and external sources. This may require experimentation and multiple set up attempts to achieve desired fabric properties and stable machine performance. </li> </ul> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">2 years of experience on circular knit machines or equivalent </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Machine set up and troubleshooting knowledge</li> </ul> PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Knit Machine Mechanical Fixing Knowledge/ Experience</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience in textile manufacturing/machine maintenance</li> <li>Thorough understanding of knitting process and how machine adjustments interact to affect fabric properties</li> <li>Knit Machine set up and troubleshooting knowledg</li> </ul> <a name="_Hlk76719301"></a> SKILL REQUIREMENTS <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be able to read and understand knit specification sheets. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Able to work well with various groups of people such as vendors, customers, Milliken associates whether individually or in a team environment </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Able to work well and communicate with production associates in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Able to lift and move objects of up to 50 pounds </li> </ul> AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME <ul style="margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">3 months</li> </ul> <a name="_Hlk76715214"></a>MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Tension meters, allen wrench,</li> </ul> PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ear plugs</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Safety glasses</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Steel toes shoes</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Safety gloves</li> </ul> PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION 1. Standing: Ability to stand while working >95% of day <ol style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" start="2"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Sitting: Ability to sit down <5% of day </li> </ol> <ol style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" start="3"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Moving: Ability to move throughout plant: >95% of day </li> </ol> <ol style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" start="4"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Lifting: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 25% of day </li> </ol> <ol style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" start="5"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs, climb ladders, </li> </ol> climb on knit machine step boards (approx. 11”-14”) 35% of day <ol style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" start="6"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull fabric rolls, Boxes (approx.</li> </ol> 50-150 lbs) 15% of day <ol style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" start="7"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor 25% of day </li> </ol> <ol style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" start="8"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, </li> </ol> including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. 100% of day 9. Cognitive: Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand information. 100% of day WORK ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position is a safety-sensitive position and regularly works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise level is generally loud. SHIFT/WORK HOURS Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire and will be communicated with new hire paperwork. Weekends and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands. <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">1st Shift:8 AM – 4 PM or 8 AM – 6 PM</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">2nd Shift: 4 PM – 12 AM (Midnight) </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">3rd Shift: 12 AM (Midnight) - 8 AM or 10 PM – 8 AM</li> </ul> Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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Mechanical Technician (Columbus, NC, US, 28722) @ Milliken & Company

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